MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HYBRID FIBERTAK WITH NEEDLES, KNEE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	HYBRID FIBERTAK WITH NEEDLES, KNEE
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 10/30/2025, a sales representative reported via email that two ar-3770sp hybrid knee fibertak anchors (knotless and knotted) experienced loop blue suture failure during use.This was discovered during a let procedure, with no reported patient harm.Additional information was requested on 11/04/2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed by the attached picture, which shows the blue suture was cut/damaged.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.The most likely cause of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, incorrect surgical technique during the knotless mechanism conversion process, and/or excessive force applied during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.

• Brand Name: HYBRID FIBERTAK WITH NEEDLES, KNEE
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 23593259
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05118
• Device Sequence Number: 13330261
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867428065
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867428065(11)250707(17)300630(10)15461654
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K251809
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/06/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HYBRID FIBERTAK WITH NEEDLES, KNEE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3770SP
• Device Lot Number: 15461654
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/07/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown